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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

7

From Caddie to Champion by Gene Sarazen

Gene Sarazen recalls his 1925 Open and Professional Championship wins and explains why the short game and putting were decisive. He praises Hutchison as a great competitor, notes his confidence after Open victory, and emphasizes technique in chipping and putting for success.

Gene Sarazen Atguer Qakmon Somat Hutchison Marvelous Waller Look Emmet French Sreen

Dartmouth Basketball Star Struck Down In Court Collision

Dartmouth College captain Thomas H. Cullen Jr. of Brooklyn was hospitalized in dangerous condition after a collision in an intercollegiate game against the University of Pennsylvania. Cullen scored 12 points in the game before the accident as his parents traveled from New York to be at his bedside in Hanover New Hampshire.

Hanover N. H Thomas H. Cullen, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Dartmouth Miller University of Pennsylvania Thomas J. Cullen New York Pennsylvania Cullen

Rambler Teams to Play in Norwalk

Three midweek basketball games are set for Med Men's Hall on Main Street in Norwalk. Bridgeport Ramblers meet Wanoma Girls of Norwalk in the opener at seven, followed by Ted Oren Separates versus Norwalk Butchers, and the Rambler Big Wive of Bridgeport against Norwalk Red Men. Entries include Eddie Schine of Y M C A and Mello Durus Sr of C star on the Ramblers roster.

Norwalk Bridgeport Mello” Durus, Sr C. Star Ramblers Red Men Yale Stamford Y. At. Jr. A

Genaro and Villa Set for Thursday Fight in New York

News from New York reports Frankie Genaro and Pancho Villa will meet next Thursday night after Jersey Boxing Board officials cleared Genaro to honor a prior contract. The flyweight bout is billed as the year’s top attraction with expectant fans hoping for nonstop action.

New York Frankie Genaro Pancho Villa Genaro Jersey Boxing Board Messano Jersey Commission Muldoon Jersey Board Waluo Skeeter Ron Rover

Independents on War Path Ahead of March 4 Duel

Devon Independents, after an announced end to their season by manager Joe Cogguillo, seek a rematch with YMCA teams Suparkites Maples or Putnams who previously beat them. Cogguillo offers a flat guarantee for the game if travel and coverage are arranged, and asks management of either team to contact him regarding the March 4 matchup.

Joe Cogguillo Devon Independents Y.M. A. Suparkites Maples Putnams Independents Cogguillo Beth

Westport Five to Play Tonight in Norwalk Series

Westport Independents meet Knights of King Arthur in Norwalk tomorrow night initiating a three game series all games in Norwalk. Lineups list Vornahl Vadas Llaritz and Matkin Lauterback Bradley Smith Williams Gilbert and Murphy winner.

Westport Westport Independents Knights of King Arthur Norwalk Westports A. Vornahl Vadas Llaritzand Matkin Lauterback Lewlyn Bradley Smith Williams Gilbert

Ray and Ritola Meet in Three Mile indoors

New York February 25 Joie Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club and Willie Ritola of the Finnish American Athletic Club will clash in the three mile run at the New York WK of C games in the One Hundred and Second Regiment Engineers Armory next Wednesday night. The indoor long distance event draws athletic fans nationwide with Ray seeking to break the three mile record and Ritola aiming to upset the Chicagoan. This marks Ray first winter attempt over two miles.

New York Joie Ray Ilinois Athletic Club Willie Ritola Ace WK. of C One Hundred and Second Regiment Engineers’ Armory Ritolat Clost Ray Finn Zifola

Firpo Begins Training Early For Brewster Bout

Argentine heavyweight Luis Firpo wasted no time in prep for his March 12 Madison Square Garden clash with Bill Brew nay. Two weeks remain, so he started light drills, photo sessions, bag work, rope skipping, and shadow boxing at the Garden gym. He then sparred two rounds with countryman Charley Schaglia to sharpen form before tougher sessions with bigger opponents.

New York Luis Firpo Bill Brewnay Madison Square Garden Firpo Luis Charley Schaglia Sehlagia Garden Sym

Emilson Stars in A M League Title Race

The Braves hold a one game lead over the Scouts in the Red Men league with 17 wins and 13 losses to 16 and 14. Emilson dominates with top batting averages and several league records, including high single and total totals. Braves, Scouts, Warriors, Hunters standings listed with key figures and upcoming matchups.

Braves Emilson le PG BGT Scouta Warriors Hunters Behmidt

Kaplan Herman At Meriden March 8

George Dwyer secured Babe Herman to meet Kid Kaplan the Meriden Bearcat in the Silver City line on March 8. Dwyer paid $500 to release Herman who had signed to fight March 6 with Pioneer club of New York. Herman beat Kaplan last year in Meriden and believes he can repeat.

George Dwyer Babe Herman Kid Kaplan Meriden Bearcat Silver City George Pioneer Club of New York Herman Meriden Joe Stanley Philadelphia Pride of Meriden Flash

Bobby Jones Bypassed Walker Cup Selection

Cambridge, Feb 25. Bob Jones of Atlanta and Efrovard will not be members of the American Golf team for the British amateur championship at Dean and the Walker Cup defense at St Andrews. Harvard officials refused to sanction the trip as schedule would keep Jones from returning to Cambridge for final examinations. The tournament timing shift caused Jones exclusion from the Walker Cup squad.

Cambridge Bobby Jones Atlanta Rvard Dean St. Andrews Harvard Jones J Andrews Atlanta Star United States Cireal Britain Ilolderness Chmpion Carter Hunter Sweetser Evans Gardner Dudnel Guilford Knepper Wright Marston Godchaux Rotan Kirkby Fownes Johnston Dyer Anderson McPhail Held Kneaper Oquimet Lely Gardner Panl Hunter

Chicago to Release Two Players for Spring Camp

Chicago on February 25 announced Harold Bubser and Roy Ostergard will not join the Chicago American League Baseball Club for spring training next Monday. Bubser is sent to Kalamazoo Michelum and Ostergard to the Nashville Southern League club for assignments.

Chicago Harold Bubser Roy Ostergrad Chicago American League Baseball Club Harry Grabiner Bubser Kalamazoo Michelum Ostergard Nashville, Tenn

The Sportlight on Big Year in Sports of 1925

A broad preview outlines boxing matchups and star power for 1925, noting willard Johnson Dempsey bouts and international matchups. It cites Firpo Siki Brennan, and Krauser Parisian prospects, plus baseball legends Ruth Hornsby Tilden and Sarazen in a power season.

Dempsey Ruth Hornby Tilden McLoughlin Krew Hornsby Wagen Sweetser Sarazen Abyszko

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